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Operating expenses - Expenses disclosed per function (Details) - ARS ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Operating expenses |  |  |
Operating costs | $ (32,287) | $ (27,628) | $ (20,578)
Administration costs | (3,306) | (2,453) | (1,827)
Commercialization costs | (16,708) | (14,829) | (11,594)
Other expenses - provisions | (590) | (187) | (113)
Disposals and impairment of PP&E | (316) | (383) | (199)
Total operating expense | $ (53,207) | $ (45,480) | $ (34,311)

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